In cramped housing conditions, it is necessary to arrange furniture and household appliances as compactly as possible. To save a couple of cubes of free space, the cabinet under the washing machine with a countertop helps. This small piece of furniture, having absorbed a bulky apparatus, can significantly improve the ergonomics of the interior.
What are the cabinets for washing machines?
In the curbstone you can place not only a washing machine (CMA), but also all kinds of laundry accessories - here they will always be at hand. The nightstand is made of moisture resistant material. In it, in addition to a niche for equipment, a built-in sink or sink is provided - this is the most rational and aesthetic solution for a kitchen or bathroom. You can verify this by the photo, which contains options for floor cabinets for washers.
Many options were invented for a rational and at the same time aesthetic arrangement of washing machines in bedside tables. The whole variety of products can be divided into two large groups:
- With a sink - this solution allows you to maximize the use of space in the bathroom or kitchen - the room where there is a sink.
- Without a sink. This is a simpler and cheaper solution.
Also, conditionally, all constructive versions can be divided into bedside tables for:
- kitchens - these models are distinguished by their beauty and functionality;
- for the bathroom - the emphasis is on ease of use, the main thing is that there is harmony with the interior.
In order to understand the variety of ideas presented by manufacturers, we classify all variants of floor cabinets for washing machines according to several criteria.
In 99% of cases, the sink is located on the side of the drawers, and not above the washing machine - with this solution, you can easily place a siphon.
By installation method
There are three installation methods:
- On the floor. The floor version is highly resistant. Here the most important point - the bottom panel must be resistant to moisture.
- On legs. Especially often used in the presence of a warm floor system.
- Hanging option. The washing machine stands on the floor, and the hanging bedside table is fixed with anchors on the main wall.
According to the material of manufacture
For the construction, durable materials are used that are not subject to corrosion. The moisture repellent properties of materials in the bathroom are especially important.
Suitable materials:
- Metal. Durable and reliable. Necessarily coated with corrosion.
- Plastic. Cheap and practical. Not afraid of moisture.
- MDF. Attractive and reliable. The material is characterized by increased water resistance - if treated with a special water-repellent composition.
- Glass. Stylish and exclusive. Such designs are usually made only to order.
- Wood. Eco-friendly and stylish. It happens painted and laminated.
- A rock. Expensive and durable. Usually developed individually - taking into account the interior.
By design
There are no restrictions for imagination - cabinets for SMA can look completely different. They can be classic - rectangular, or modern - with rounded edges.
Sizes are selected in accordance with the dimensions of the styarlka - there are ready-made solutions for full-size and compact devices. Lovers of individual projects can order an exclusive design.
Products are distinguished by the type of facades:
- Open. They have no doors. The wash is on display. Less - you will often have to wipe the dust.
- Closed. Both the AGR and the shelves are covered with doors. The door construction is good for families with children. Another plus - you can choose the doors for the color and style of the interior.
There are doors:
- folding - open outwards - downwards by 45 degrees;
- hinged - mounted on hinges and open outwards;
- movable - are shifted to the side;
- retractable - extendable on casters.
Countertops:
- seamless - solid surface without joints;
- curly - with a complex contour;
- mortise - a hole for the sink is cut out.
Advantages and disadvantages
It is especially advantageous to put a countertop with a curbstone into a small bathroom - it is possible to use every centimeter of space with maximum benefit. Here you have a machine, and powders with rinses, and a wash basin - you can easily reach everything without changing the position of the body. This is a very profitable solution, but it also has disadvantages - it is better to learn about them in advance. Compare the good and the bad when installing the bedside table under the washer.
Pros:
- It looks attractive. It all depends on you - you can choose or even order an option in any style, color, etc.
- Saves space.
- Communications are hiding - hoses, wires, plumbing.
- Behind closed doors, the device is quieter - if they are provided for by design.
- You can provide several shelves for all sorts of useful stuff - in the bathroom there are always plenty of bottles and cans for various purposes. Especially convenient options with a box for linen.
Minuses:
- If something breaks, the communication approach becomes more complicated.
- During cleaning, it is difficult to wash the corners inside the nightstand.
- The installation of this furniture and SMA in it should be done by a specialist.
- Additional expenses.
- A mini-cabinet with SMA will not fit in every bathroom. For example, in Khrushchev’s houses this project cannot be implemented, especially if the bathroom is not combined.
Ready-made solutions overview
There are both ready-made designs and standard ones for sale, according to which you can order a version for specific conditions. Let's see what manufacturers offer.
Misty Cuba 105 L
Floor version from Misty (Russian company) from premium class. The cost is about 22,000 rubles. Width - 105, depth - 50 cm. The case is made of chipboard, on top - glossy or enamel coating. Included is a dolomite sink. Used chrome fittings. There are boxes for useful little things, but laundry baskets are not provided. Weight - 27 kg.
LOTOS-110
This model is from the Lotus collection from the company of the same name (Russia). The company makes custom-made furniture and offers turnkey solutions. LOTOS-110 is available in left and right versions - it depends on the location of the sink. Countertop material - cast marble. Case and facade - moisture resistant MDF. Color design - red, white, light green, breeze, cappuccino, pistachio or at the request of the customer. The price is about 40,000 rubles.
Misty Mexico 105 R
Another floor option from Misty from the premium class. Width - 105 cm, depth - 50 cm. Height - 86.5 cm. The materials used are the same as those of Misty Cuba. There are drawers, but there is no laundry basket. Cost - within 22 000 rubles. Weight - 26 kg.
Estet Dallas-100
Facades "Dallas" are made of moisture resistant MDF. Especially for washing machines from the company "Estet" (Russia). There are left and right execution. The countertop is made of cast marble. The case and facade are covered with glossy enamel. Drawers slide smoothly thanks to the special Blum closing mechanism. It costs about 21,000 rubles.
IKEA and Leroy Merlin
The largest furniture company "Ikea" (Russia) offers cabinets that can be used for the installation of SMA. In the photo below - the machine is put in the bedside table with doors. Used ordinary kitchen furniture.
You can also buy suitable furniture in the Leroy Merlin hypermarket chain - there is a huge selection of furniture, it is easy to choose cabinets and cabinets into which you can install washing machines. The original version of the floor cabinet for SMA - with a laundry basket.
Often, finished products come with a false sink. If you make an individual order, you can choose a sink to your liking. Especially popular are bowl-shaped washbasins.
DIY cabinet
If you are friends with a saw, drill and other tools, you can make a bedside table for SMA yourself. You will have to spend time, and no one will give materials for free, but then you can do exactly what you want. Well, to satisfy your vanity "homemade" at the same time.
You will need to work:
- chipboard sheets;
- bars and boards;
- screws;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- drill;
- a hammer;
- saw;
- Sander;
- level.
Procedure:
- The lower base will consist of two guides and several cross-members - the more of them, the more rigid the structure will be, and we need it. The washing is heavy, it will vibrate during the spin cycle, so that the product should be as strong and rigid as possible.
- Connect the guides to the transverse furniture screws. Drill holes in advance so that the screw caps do not rise above the surface of the boards. The hats will be recessed in a tree; put plastic caps over them - to match the color of the furniture.
- Attach a chipboard or plywood to the base. But the thickness of plywood should be at least 0.8 cm.
- Attach the corners to the legs - to connect to the base. Tighten the screws and the corner - it will be attached immediately to two surfaces. It is advisable to attach the corners to the boards with bolts - for a more durable connection.
- Cover the base with chipboard plates, fasten them with screws. Fill the holes with wood filler.
- Give the product an attractive look - treat it with a stain and cover with varnish, and then paint. Feet can be decorated with special decorative elements.
Popular dimensions
When buying a cabinet, you need to consider the dimensions of the AGR and the features of the room:
- The width of the most compact version is 110 cm. Height is 88 cm. Depth is 62–65 cm. The compact version is designed for a small room, it has a very simple design - only a niche for the apparatus and a drawer under the sink for useful things.
- In a more spacious room, versions with a height of 90 cm are used. Width - 130 cm, depth - from 60 to 65 cm. Several boxes can fit here.
- The universal version has a width of 120 cm. Suitable for almost all kitchen and bathroom rooms.
Installation Recommendations
The installation of the nightstand - even with a sink, even without it, is better to entrust to the masters. Also, specialists must connect the AGR. Typically, such services are provided by stores selling such furniture. But in principle, having minimal experience in such work, you can do everything yourself.
The order of assembly and installation of the cabinet with a place under the built-in sink:
- Assemble the cabinet by checking your steps with the instructions. Move it closer to the installation site.
- Connect the sink mixer to the water supply.
- Connect the siphon, in which there is a branch for the washer, to the sink and to the drainage system.
- Put a machine in the cabinet with a niche, pass the hoses - drain and water inlets - through specially provided holes.
- Connect the device to the sewerage, power supply and water supply.
- Run the test process.
Hoses must not be kinked during installation - problems may occur when the SMA is turned on.
How to choose?
To make the furniture purchased perfect for your washing machine, consider a few points:
- Where the installation will be made - in the kitchen or in the bathroom. Depending on this, the dimensions and shape of the product are determined.
- Dimensions of the washing machine - it should fit in the space provided for it.
- If you want to hide the AGR, look for a version with a door.
- Pay attention to the quality of fittings - handles, hinges, awnings, etc. If the fittings are of poor quality, you will have to repair furniture from time to time. Also pay attention to the material of the fittings, the best option is chromed metal. Plastic fittings, even with a coating, will not last long.
- Pick up a product from moisture resistant material.
- Try to make the design of the product go well with the interior of the room.
Between the walls of the nightstand and the machine should remain gaps of several centimeters - this is necessary to prevent transmission of vibration from the apparatus to the furniture.
Having bought or made a do-it-yourself cabinet under the AGR, you can refine the interior and save space. There is a choice - from the simplest designs to megafunctional products - with drawers and linen baskets.